Question

-px+r=-8x-2 Solve for x

Answer 1

So firstly, add px onto both sides of the equation: $r=-8x+px-2$

Next, add 2 to both sides of the equation: $r+2=-8x+px$

Next, factor out -x on the right side of the equation: $r+2=-x(8-p)$

Next, divide both sides by (8 - p): $\frac{r+2}{8-p}=-x$

Lastly, multiply both sides by -1 and your answer will be $-\frac{r+2}{8-p}=x$